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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.22, 485.46 and 299.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.22, 485.46 and 299.70 is: 447.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.22 : 485.46 = 299.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.22/485.46 = 299.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.22x = 485.46 × 299.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.22x = 145,492.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,492.36/325.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.37

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